News for '-radio'

Hoax call case: Radio stn staffers get death threats

Hoax call case: Radio stn staffers get death threats

Rediff.com14 Dec 2012

Death threats have been made against the staff of an Australian radio station, whose DJs made a prank call to a United Kingdom hospital which was treating pregnant Princes Kate, prompting some of the employees to move to safe-houses.

No licence fee on TV, radio: Govt

No licence fee on TV, radio: Govt

Rediff.com11 Jul 2007

Information and Broadcasting Minister P R Dasmunsi on Wednesday denied moves to impose any licence fee or cess on radio and TV sets.

Hoax call tragedy: Australian court rules radio DJs broke law

Hoax call tragedy: Australian court rules radio DJs broke law

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

An Australia court on Wednesday ruled that the two DJs broke the law in a hoax call to a UK hospital

Why All India Radio couldn't announce Indira Gandhi's death till 6pm

Why All India Radio couldn't announce Indira Gandhi's death till 6pm

Rediff.com31 Oct 2016

I Ramamohan Rao, former principal information officer of the Government of India, reminisces the day Prime Minister Indira Gandhi was shot dead by her bodyguards.

Hussey blasts post-World Cup T20s as cricket overkill

Hussey blasts post-World Cup T20s as cricket overkill

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

Hussey felt this certainly was not the best side competing against the hosts.

Las Vegas GP: Verstappen races to record-extending win

Las Vegas GP: Verstappen races to record-extending win

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

Red Bull's Max Verstappen sang "Viva Las Vegas" after racing to a record-extending 18th victory of the season and joining Sebastian Vettel in third place on Formula One's all-time winners' list.

Zadran stirs a little pot after win over Pakistan

Zadran stirs a little pot after win over Pakistan

Rediff.com24 Oct 2023

Afghanistan created history by trouncing Pakistan for the first time in ODIs, winning by 8 wickets.

Obama to join Modi on 'Mann ki Baat' radio broadcast

Obama to join Modi on 'Mann ki Baat' radio broadcast

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

The monthly 'Mann ki Baat' radio broadcast of Prime Minister Narendra Modi this time will be special as he will be joined by US President Barack Obama.

Srinagar gets 1st pvt FM radio

Srinagar gets 1st pvt FM radio

Rediff.com18 Dec 2006

The first private FM radio started airing its programmes in Srinagar on Monday.

Davey's been an absolute champion: Maxwell reacts to Johnson's column

Davey's been an absolute champion: Maxwell reacts to Johnson's column

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

Australia all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has refused to get drawn into the discussion over Mitchell Johnson's explosive column on opener David Warner and instead opted to provide a shining endorsement for his fellow World Cup winner.

'If you want to be a singer, you can only think of Bollywood. This is not right'

'If you want to be a singer, you can only think of Bollywood. This is not right'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

'I have made a new rule: When I'm having my morning tea, a guy keeps the harmonium on my bed.' 'So while I'm writing what my plan for the day is, that harmonium is in front of me and I do riyaz of 40-50 minutes.'

Can We Fight China With Such A Budget?

Can We Fight China With Such A Budget?

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

India has allocated Rs 1.72 trillion, or 27.67 per cent of the total defence budget to cater to modernisation of the country's arsenal. Modern militaries spend up to 50 to 60 per cent of their total defence budget so that they go into combat with superior weaponry and equipment.

Star to buy 20% in radio co MBPL

Star to buy 20% in radio co MBPL

Rediff.com17 Jan 2007

Bullish on the private FM radio business, Rupert Murdoch's Star group will pick up 20 per cent equity in radio company Music Broadcast Pvt Ltd.

Controversial trophy photo: Marsh unfazed by backlash

Controversial trophy photo: Marsh unfazed by backlash

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

Marsh defends controversial act of resting feet on World Cup trophy

Windies series live on All India Radio

Windies series live on All India Radio

Rediff.com10 May 2006

The state broadcaster has acquired the radio rights of the five ODIs and four Tests.

England might play all-spin attack in Vizag, says McCullum

England might play all-spin attack in Vizag, says McCullum

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

England coach Brendon McCullum warned that if the pitch indeed favours the spinners, England would not be afraid to field an all-spin attack.

Nepal govt closes radio station, arrests scribes

Nepal govt closes radio station, arrests scribes

Rediff.com28 Nov 2005

The policemen left two separate letters from the Ministry of Information and Communications at the radio station, one asking the station to stop operation until further notice and the other asking to handover transmission equipment, the report said.

On Hamas' 'Global Day of Rage', teacher stabbed to death in France

On Hamas' 'Global Day of Rage', teacher stabbed to death in France

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

A school teacher was killed and two students were left injured after a stabbing incident in northern France, The Washington Post reported on Friday.

Radio station to foot bill for Lehmann's outburst

Radio station to foot bill for Lehmann's outburst

Rediff.com23 Aug 2013

Australia's Triple M radio station will pay the fine imposed on national cricket coach Darren Lehmann for disparaging comments he made about England's Stuart Broad in an interview with the broadcaster.

Chandrayaan lander finds plasma sparse on Moon, records event

Chandrayaan lander finds plasma sparse on Moon, records event

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

The initial assessment of the first-ever measurements of the near-surface lunar plasma environment over the south pole region by RAMBHA-LP payload onboard Chandrayaan-3 lander indicates that plasma there is relatively sparse, ISRO said on Thursday.

Love Storiyaan Review: Ode To The Power Of Love

Love Storiyaan Review: Ode To The Power Of Love

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

Love Storiyaan comes alive in the courageous and fearless voice of six spirited romantics speaking direct dil se, applauds Sukanya Verma.

FM radio, music industry out of tune on royalty

FM radio, music industry out of tune on royalty

Rediff.com16 Dec 2008

Matter to come before copyright board on January 28.

Now, get radio news on your phones

Now, get radio news on your phones

Rediff.com4 Jul 2005

Govt allows 20% FDI in FM radio

Govt allows 20% FDI in FM radio

Rediff.com30 Jun 2005

The government on Thrusday allowed 20 per cent foreign direct investment in FM radio and recommended shifting to revenue sharing regime from the current licence fee structure.

AI to pick best marching contingent at Army Day Parade

AI to pick best marching contingent at Army Day Parade

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

Briefing reporters at his office, Army Day Parade Commander Major General Salil Seth said, "Artificial Intelligence is being used for the first time to identify the best marching contingent. As you know all the marching contingents do drills and do drills correctly."

FM radio to be Indian, by Indian

FM radio to be Indian, by Indian

Rediff.com18 Aug 2005

Blanket ban on Indian TV and radio content in Pakistan from Friday

Blanket ban on Indian TV and radio content in Pakistan from Friday

Rediff.com20 Oct 2016

The ban extends to all Indian content on cable and radio being aired in Pakistan.

'I struck the winning run and became a hero that day'

'I struck the winning run and became a hero that day'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

'We used to get Rs 250 for a Test match, and if the match was over in 4 days, 50 rupees were cut.'

Perfect 10 for Verstappen with record win in Italy

Perfect 10 for Verstappen with record win in Italy

Rediff.com3 Sep 2023

Max Verstappen celebrated a record 10th win in a row by leading Red Bull team mate Sergio Perez one-two at Ferrari's home Italian Grand Prix

HT to launch FM radio

HT to launch FM radio

Rediff.com27 Jul 2005

HT Media Ltd, which will raise up to Rs 407.62 crore (Rs 4. 07 billion) from its forthcoming IPO said it will come out with its FM radio channel "right away" but ruled out foraying into a TV news channel business in the "forseeable future".

Recipe: My Grandmother's Daliya Upma

Recipe: My Grandmother's Daliya Upma

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

This simple kind of upma, made from cracked wheat, is a great beginning to a day.

WATCH: Aus radio station mocks its cricketers in hilarious video

WATCH: Aus radio station mocks its cricketers in hilarious video

Rediff.com27 Mar 2018

The foolish episode has not gone down well with Australian fans back home, and, now, in an attempt to mock Smith and his bunch of imbeciles, an Australian radio station has produced a hilarious music video that has gone viral on social media.

Trai issues paper on FM radio privatisation

Trai issues paper on FM radio privatisation

Rediff.com14 Apr 2004

Lifting restrictions on airing news and current affairs and permitting licensees to own multiple licences are among a host of issues Trai has put up in its first consultation paper on FM radio privatisation on Wednesday.

This is how you communicate: Aamir Khan's fulsome praise for Modi's Mann Ki Baat

This is how you communicate: Aamir Khan's fulsome praise for Modi's Mann Ki Baat

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

The 100th episode of the prime minister's monthly radio programme is scheduled to be broadcast on April 30.

Worldspace radio gears up for a comeback

Worldspace radio gears up for a comeback

Rediff.com25 Jul 2011

The satellite radio service, which had gained a small but dedicated audience with its wide-ranging, advertisement-free programming, will be back as early as September, says Seetal R Iyer, head of content and co-founder of Timbre Media.

'Pakistani tanks were burning in front of us'

'Pakistani tanks were burning in front of us'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

'The tank battle was fought at ranges of 300-700 metres.' 'It was a rare example of the complete destruction of a squadron by another squadron.'

WorldSpace radio makes a comeback via Airtel Digital TV

WorldSpace radio makes a comeback via Airtel Digital TV

Rediff.com2 Nov 2012

As part of the partnership, Airtel Digital TV - the DTH arm of Bharti Airtel - will offer the radio service on its iMusicSpace application.

ISRO's Aditya L1 captures high-energy X-ray glimpse of solar flares

ISRO's Aditya L1 captures high-energy X-ray glimpse of solar flares

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

ISRO's maiden solar mission, Aditya L1, has captured its first high energy X-ray glimpse of solar flares. During its first observation period from approximately October 29, the High Energy L1 Orbiting X-ray Spectrometer (HEL1OS) on board Aditya-L1 spacecraft has recorded the impulsive phase of solar flares, the space agency said in a statement on Tuesday.